2022 Ford Transit Custom 320LIMITD Eblue 2.0L Diesel · ST22 VKB

The 2022 Ford Transit Custom 320 Limited EBlue holds a current DVSA MOT pass certificate dated 15 August 2025, with no defects or advisories recorded against the vehicle at the time of test. As this is the only MOT entry on file, the maintenance trend cannot be assessed longitudinally across multiple tests, but the clean pass indicates that, at the point of examination, the vehicle met all statutory roadworthiness requirements for brakes, tyres, lighting, steering, suspension, exhaust emissions, and structural integrity. For a prospective buyer, this single clean result is reassuring but should be treated as a snapshot rather than a comprehensive service history, particularly given the very low recorded mileage. With 3,205 miles recorded over a four-year registration period, this Transit Custom averages only around 801 miles annually, which is exceptionally low for a commercial vehicle of this class. Such underutilisation raises specific mechanical considerations quite different from those associated with high-mileage examples. Long periods of standing are known to accelerate calendar-based degradation of fluids, including brake fluid (which absorbs moisture and should typically be renewed every two years regardless of mileage), coolant, and diesel fuel system components where diesel bug or condensation in the tank can become problematic. The 12V auxiliary battery is also particularly vulnerable to sulphation and capacity loss from prolonged standing, especially if the vehicle has not been regularly driven or trickle-charged, and this should be physically load-tested prior to purchase. Tyres fitted to a vehicle standing for extended periods can develop sidewall perishing or flat-spotting, and while the MOT pass confirms legal tread depth, age-related rubber degradation should be visually inspected on all four tyres plus the spare, checking the DOT date code for manufacture. Beyond the standard checks, particular attention should be paid to the braking system. Brake discs and calipers on low-mileage vehicles are highly susceptible to surface corrosion and, more concerningly, caliper slide pins and piston seals can seize from inactivity, leading to binding brakes that may not be immediately apparent on a short test drive. During the road test, the buyer should perform several moderate stops from around 30 mph and listen for any grinding, squealing, or pulsing through the brake pedal, and verify that the vehicle rolls freely with the handbrake released to detect any residual binding. The diesel particulate filter, given the low annual mileage, is unlikely to have completed sufficient sustained high-speed running to passively regenerate effectively, so confirmation of recent active regeneration cycles or any associated dashboard warnings should be sought. Under the bonnet, all fluid levels and their condition should be examined, with particular scrutiny of the oil for any fuel contamination indicative of short journeys, and the coolant for proper mix and clarity. The suspension and underbody should also be examined in detail despite the low odometer reading, as coil springs, anti-roll bar bushes, and drop links can suffer from corrosion-related fatigue or seizing when a vehicle is stored rather than driven regularly. On the test drive, listen for clonks or knocks over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, which would suggest deteriorated suspension bushes or top mounts. The EBlue mild-hybrid electrical system components, including the belt-driven integrated starter generator, should be confirmed as operational with no warning lights illuminated. Finally, the service book should be reviewed to verify that annual time-based servicing has been carried out irrespective of the low mileage, as manufacturer schedules for commercial vehicles typically stipulate a maximum interval of 12 months or 10,000 miles, whichever is sooner, to preserve warranty standing and mechanical reliability. Any missing service stamps should prompt further investigation or negotiation, as they may indicate that essential lubricants and filters have not been renewed within their recommended calendar intervals.